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3 killed in tour company helicopter crash off the coast of Kauai

A sightseeing company's helicopter crashed near a remote beach off the coast of the Hawaiian island of Kauai, killing three people and injuring two others, authorities said. It was the latest in a series of fatal crashes that has plagued the industry for decades. The helicopter was carrying ...

Pet of the Week: JP

The Pet of the Week is submitted by the Maui Humane Society to promote adoptions at the Maui Animal Shelter and Adoption Center. For more information or to make an appointment, call (808) 877-3680, ext. 3, from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Saturday or visit MauiHumaneSociety.org.

Photo of the Day: Road to Heaven

Send your best photos from Maui County to mauiphotos@mauinews.com for a chance to see them featured on our website and in our weekly print edition.

Storm-related utility work along ‘Iao Valley Road, Friday and Saturday

KAHULUI – To maintain safe and reliable service, Hawaiian Electric crews and contractors will be performing urgent storm-related repair work on Friday, March 27 and Saturday, March 28, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., to relocate 2 poles along ‘Īao Valley Road between South Alu Road and Ua Place. ...

Grammy-winner Skip Martin offers advice for up-and-coming artists

Grammy-winning musician Skip Martin has a mantra for success: “Don’t drive past the bank.” Basically, keep it simple and relatable. A former member of Kool & The Gang and The Dazz Band with Rick James, Martin explained how some musicians make complicated music that “the people ...